Bladder Cancer Danger

I lost my beloved Bobby who had just turned 8 to this terrible disease on March 31 this year. :(

My deepest sympathies to anyone who loses their dog this way. Bobby is fine now, pain free and is waiting for me at the Bridge.
 
I'm very glad you posted this Ann. I'm so sorry to you, 2GoodDogs, and anyone else that has had this happen to them. I hope this thread will help anyone who has a dog with cancer or is at risk.:hugs
 
Wow, no idea Shelties were prone to bladder cancer. Another thing to worry about. Although we don't use herbacides on our lawn, who knows about the neighbors???

Thanks for the info.

Still sorry about Bobby....:cry:
 
I just remembered something. I think my neighbor uses herbacides and F-kap LOVES eating leafy plants. Though I'm not sure if he has eaten ones that have been sprayed. Is there any way of seeing to early stages of bladder cancer? Is it treatable? I really need someone to give me some advise here!
I would absolutely love it if someone would tell me I'm over reacting and I have nothing to worry about.:fl
 
Tabitha said:
Is there any way of seeing to early stages of bladder cancer? Is it treatable? I really need someone to give me some advise here!
I would absolutely love it if someone would tell me I'm over reacting and I have nothing to worry about.:fl
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Tabitha:

Since I am in "research mode", whenever a subject comes up that I have some interest in, my little fingers go into "Google search" mode. I did a quick Google search on Canine Bladder Cancer and settled on a "Canine Bladder Test" page because it had a FAQ section.

http://www.vetbta.com/FAQs.html

At any rate, I have no advice, but a suggestion that if you have a reason that you feel bears real concern, that you should talk to a vet. Reading the FAQ's, it would seem that the test is simple (but other issues like UTI's produce similar test results) and early detection is pretty important. I'm not sure why you have a heightened sense of concern, but if you truly do, I would check with a knowledgeable resource.
 
There's a link on Dr. Becker's website at the bottom of the article I posted about using homeopathic supplements that can help "detox" our dogs when they're exposed to environmental hazards such as those we use in everyday life, like cleaners, etc. There are some good suggestions there. Here's the link if you can't find it:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/02/15/detox-for-pets.aspx

When Ivy was diagnosed, she had what we thought initially was a UTI that didn't get better with typical treatment. A biopsy revealed bladder cancer. She lived for six months after that on medication. So I think you'd see some symptoms similar to a UTI if F-kap had issues, but of course it can't hurt to speak with your vet if you're concerned.
 
Thanks Ann for this info. I had no idea shelties were at high risk. So sorry for your loss of Ivy.

I have always been careful to watch for lawns that are weed free as I assume people have used herbicides etc. I always worry they will become ill (never thought of bladder cancer though),as Meadow loves to eat grass.
 
I stopped tracking training ~ Bobby and I had been tracking in treated areas for three years. Here I was asking him to breathe deep in posion grasses. :no:

Now I know better and will not pursue that sport! Even our local parks are treated with herbicides and pesticides.

For my lawn, I'll let the weeds come - and I'll use nemotodes for flea control (lots of stray and feral cats in my neighborhood)
 
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